Thatcherite

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English

Etymology

From Thatcher +‎ -ite, named after British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈθæt͡ʃəɹaɪt/

Adjective

Thatcherite (comparative more Thatcherite, superlative most Thatcherite)

  1. (UK politics) Of or relating to Thatcherism.
    a Thatcherite policy
    • 2022, Ian McEwan, Lessons, page 144:
      Morgan, by his own description represented the new spirit of Thatcherite enterprise.
  2. (UK politics) Supporting Thatcherism.
    He has a Thatcherite outlook on life.

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Noun

Thatcherite (plural Thatcherites)

  1. (UK politics) An advocate of Thatcherism.
    Synonym: Thatcherist

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